Very nice piece of DC3

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Thanks AM. My leaning towards a Boulton Paul bracket is the tubular cross bar clamps similar to the mid upper in a Halifax, as for mounting a gunsight I’m thinking that the single hole is the attaching point as per the FN types that hold the clamp around the neck of the reflector sight and then via a single bolt onto the bracket.

It may not be from a turret but the lightweight cast alloy construction does seem to indicate that it might suit an aircraft.

The trend seems to be that for those that visited the old museum know fully how poor in comparison the refurb has been. How can any museum benefit from removing an entire floor level and reducing the space available for displays? With nothing to compare it to then it is an interesting museum but it’s such a shame what the place has become.

Lincolnshire and Bomber County is a perfect location but what a real shame that the London memorial wasn’t sited at the proposed location. The 7 sculpted airmen looking out over Lincoln Cathedral would have made a fantastic sight.

Thanks James, that’s really good of you and will be put to good use.

James, are you looking yo reproduce the labels? I can’t help unfortunately with your request but would be very interested in an Elsan and Graviner transfer if you are planning to sell them.

Detonators were fitted in sensitive equipment similar in appearance to a posh metal pen lid filled with explosive that would shatter and destroy the equipment without causing extensive damage to the rest of the aircraft.